1. Introduction
Welcome to myQLine™ ("we," "our," "us," or the "Company"). myQLine™ is owned and operated by Nephos IT Solutions, registered in India.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
Company: Nephos IT Solutions
Address: D.No. 6-7-576, Sripuram Colony, Revenue Ward No 6, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517501, India
Email: support@qline.co | Website: https://qline.co
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
For Customer Accounts:
- Full name
- Email address (optional, for Google/Apple Sign-In)
- Profile preferences (favourite businesses, preferred location)
For Business Accounts:
- Business name and type
- Owner/Manager name
- Business phone number (verified via OTP)
- Business email address
- Business address and location
- Password (encrypted)
- Subscription and payment information
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, OS, unique device identifiers
- Location Data: Approximate location; precise GPS only when you grant permission
- Usage Data: App features used, screens visited, interaction patterns
- Log Data: Access times, error logs
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Google Sign-In: Name, email address, profile picture
- Apple Sign-In: Name, email address
- Razorpay: Transaction status, payment confirmation
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 To Provide Our Services
- Create and manage your account
- Enable you to join and track queues
- Allow businesses to manage their queues and reservations
- Send queue position updates and notifications
- Process subscription payments (for business accounts)
3.2 To Communicate With You
- Send push notifications about your queue status
- Send service-related emails
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
3.3 To Improve Our Services
- Analyse usage patterns to improve app functionality
- Debug and fix technical issues
3.4 To Ensure Safety and Security
- Verify user identity through OTP
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
4.1 With Businesses (For Customers)
When you join a queue, the business receives:
- Your name
- Your position in queue
- Your queue status
- Masked phone number (last 4 digits only)
Note: Businesses cannot see your full phone number or email address.
4.2 With Service Providers
| Service Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Authentication, Database, Analytics |
| Razorpay | Payment processing |
| Firebase Authentication | OTP & Phone verification for business registration |
| Google / Apple | Sign-In authentication |
4.3 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Where We Store Your Data
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Firebase, located in data centres that comply with international security standards.
5.2 How We Protect Your Data
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
- Password Security: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
- Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
5.3 Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Active account data | Duration of account |
| Queue history | 90 days |
| Transaction records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
| Deleted account data | 30 days after deletion request |
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:
6.1 Access Your Data
You can access your personal data through your profile section in the app or by emailing support@qline.co.
6.2 Correct Your Data
You can update or correct your personal information directly in the app settings.
6.3 Delete Your Data
You can request deletion of your account through the app settings (Delete Account option). Upon receiving a deletion request, we will delete your data within 30 days. To request account deletion via email, send a request to support@qline.co with subject line "Delete My Account". We will delete your account and all associated data within 30 days of receiving your request.
6.4 Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent for push notifications and location access through your device settings.
7. Children's Privacy
- Customer Accounts: Users must be at least 13 years old
- Business Accounts: Users must be at least 18 years old
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
8. Location Data
- Approximate Location (IP-based): To show businesses in your general area
- Precise Location (GPS): Only when you enable the "Nearby" feature
You can deny location permission and manually select your city. We do not track your location in the background.
9. Push Notifications
We send push notifications for:
- Queue position updates
- Your turn notifications
- Queue status changes
- Important service updates
You can disable push notifications through your device settings.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the DPDP Act, 2023:
Grievance Officer — Nephos IT Solutions
Email: support@qline.co
Response Time: We will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 30 days.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
13. Contact Us
Nephos IT Solutions
Address: D.No. 6-7-576, Sripuram Colony, Revenue Ward No 6, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517501, India
Email: support@qline.co
Website: https://qline.co
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.